62-year-old Michael Close is being held on a bond exceeding $100,000 after the Warsaw Police Department launched an investigation last week.
Police first received a tip on April 30, 2026, expressing concern for a local woman’s mental health and cognitive abilities following home injections from Close.
A detective visited the woman’s home on April 31, where Close’s vehicle was found containing syringes and vials.
During questioning, Close admitted to injecting “B-12 medicine” into the woman. He also confirmed that his Illinois medical license had been suspended, and that he had never been licensed in Indiana.
Police conducted a search of Close’s vehicle, discovering multiple legend drugs, which are medications that require a prescription.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation confirmed Close’s license had been indefinitely suspended on March 6, 2026.
Close was arrested and faces the following charges:
Authorities emphasize that home medical treatments administered by unlicensed individuals can pose serious risks, and police continue to investigate the matter to ensure the safety of other potential victims.
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